Definition of Seaman
The Term "seaman" refers to any foreigner who, in good faith, has signed on the articles of a vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines from any place outside thereof, employed in any capacity on board such vessel, and seeking to enter the Philippines solely in pursuit of his calling as a seaman, with the intention of departing with the vessel or reshipping on other vessel that is bound for a foreign port or place or one coming to the Philippines to join a vessel in this country.
Requirements for Seaman's Visa
- Duly accomplished visa application form
- Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized stay in the Philippines
- One (1) passport-size pictures taken during the last six (6) months
- Letter from the shipping company
- Must not be an excludable alien; and
- Must not be in the DFA Blacklist
Payment for a Seaman's Visa: NOK 237